Chaos, Complexity, and Sociology Myths, Models, and Theories [Hardcover]

The authors of this volume provide a timely collection of articles which examine the emerging myths and theories surrounding the study of chaos and complexity. In the second part methodological matters are considered. Finally, conceptual models and applications are presented. This perceptive and thorough volume will be useful to sociologists and others interested in chaos and complexity theory.The authors of this volume provide a timely collection of articles which examine the emerging myths and theories surrounding the study of chaos and complexity. In the second part methodological matters are considered. Finally, conceptual models and applications are presented. This perceptive and thorough volume will be useful to sociologists and others interested in chaos and complexity theory.Foreword - Frederick Turner
Chaos and Social Science
Preface
PART ONE: EMERGING NEW DIRECTIONS: MYTHS AND THEORIES
The Myth of Postmodern Science - Bob Price
From Enlightenment to Chaos - Mary E Lee
Toward Nonmodern Social Theory
The Persistence of 'Emergence' - Kevin Mihata
Chaos and Complexity - Kurt W Back
Necessary Myths
Nonlinear Dynamics and the Micro-Macro Bridge - Thomas S Smith
Nonlinear Dynamics, Complexity and Public Policy - Euel Elliot and L Douglas Kiel
Use, Misuse and Applicability
Self-Organization of the Economy - Helmut Michael Staubmann
A System-Theoretical Reconsideration of Georg Simmel's <i>Philosophy of Money</i>
The Omicron Point Sociological Application of the Anthropic Theory - William Sims Bainbridge
The Origins of Order and Disorder in Physical and Social Deterministic Systems - Alvin M Saperstein
PART TWO: PRELIMINARY THINKING ABOUT METHODS
Webs of Chaos - William F Stroup II
Implications for Research Designslw